2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 27: APPLICATION PROCEDURE
28-A §654. Additional considerations for licensure

Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR

Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§654. Additional considerations for licensure

1. Character; location; operation of business. In issuing or renewing licenses, the bureau, the municipal officers or the county commissioners, as the case may be, shall give consideration to:

A. The character of any applicant; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

B. The location of the place of business; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

C. The manner in which the business has been operated; and [1997, c. 373, §63 (AMD).]

D. Whether the operation has endangered the safety of persons in or on areas surrounding the place of business. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]

[ 1997, c. 373, §63 (AMD) .]

2. Qualifications of corporations. The bureau, the municipal officers or the county commissioners, as the case may be, may refuse to issue licenses to corporations when any of its officers, directors or stockholders do not possess the qualifications required of unincorporated persons under this section.

[ 1997, c. 373, §63 (AMD) .]

3. Areas primarily for minors. Without limitation of its other powers, the bureau may not approve as a proper place for the exercise of the license privilege amusement areas primarily for minors, beaches or any other area designed primarily for use by minors.

[ 1997, c. 373, §63 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). 1997, c. 373, §63 (AMD).